Sandee Sgarlata, Happiness Solved LLC President and CEO: “True entrepreneurship involves leveraging your gifts to make a meaningful impact.”

The Silicon Review

Sandee Sgarlata is a dynamic force in the realms of personal transformation, coaching, and entrepreneurial leadership. With a diverse background spanning from professional figure skating to corporate expertise, Sandee’s journey is as captivating as it is inspiring. Sandee is a two-time award-winning author, a certified life coach since 2004, and a former national and international figure skating coach for the United States. Her accomplishments are truly amazing. From clinching gold in ice dancing to becoming a revered Reiki Master Teacher, her dedication to empowering others spans over two decades. As a thought leader with over 30 years of corporate experience and multiple successful ventures under her belt, Sandee’s authenticity also shines through in her role as a motivator and team leader. Her influence extends beyond boardrooms, as she now spearheads the Happiness Solved Podcast, ranked in the top 0.5% globally, and serves as Managing Director for the esteemed Los Angeles Tribune Global Podcast Network.

Sandee’s latest best-selling book, “Happiness Solved: Climbing One Hundred Steps,” effortlessly combines memoir and self-improvement, reflecting her commitment to creating lasting change in people’s lives. Her impact resonates far and wide, with appearances on major networks and sharing stages with icons like Mark Victor Hansen, Les Brown, Forbes Riley, and Dr. Joe Vitale. With a passion for empowering others and a track record of success, Sandee Sgarlata continues to inspire and uplift individuals worldwide, leaving a lasting impression on the world of personal growth and entrepreneurship.

In conversation with Sandee Sgarlata, President and CEO of Happiness Solved LLC

Q. What was the motivation behind starting Happiness Solved?

It started with the book, which was finished in January of 2020. Most of it was written in August of 2019, and I reached a point where I was so disgusted with humanity. I wrote, “We are at a crossroads in humanity, and if things do not change, it’s going to spread like a virus.” I have been through so many traumas and tragedies in my life, so writing the book was a demonstration that no matter what you have been through and no matter the challenges you face, happiness is possible. Happiness is a choice, and the choice is yours.

Q. Can you explain about your services in brief?

I train individuals and businesses in podcast launching, growth, and monetization, empowering them to leverage their voice for significant impact. My goal is to help clients amplify their message, attract more leads, and acquire more clients.

Q. How would you define true entrepreneurship? And how is entrepreneurship and working women important for the economy as a whole?

True entrepreneurship involves leveraging your gifts to make a meaningful impact. Entrepreneurs possess the ability to identify opportunities amidst challenges and actively seek out creative solutions. They recognize that entrepreneurship is about taking calculated risks and embracing discomfort by stepping outside of their comfort zones. Central to their journey is an unwavering commitment to their vision. I firmly believe that women entrepreneurs and working women play indispensable roles in driving economic success. Women entrepreneurs, in particular, contribute significantly to the economy by generating new employment opportunities, introducing fresh perspectives that foster innovation in products and services, catalyzing social change and community development, and stimulating further economic activity.

Q. Have you always been entrepreneurial? What led you to taking that first step and setting up your own business?

In my early twenties, I was hired as the office manager for a startup engineering company. I was their third employee. As such, I had hands-on experience as to what it took from every angle to start a successful business. This led to my becoming a US national and international figure skating coach, against all odds. While I was traveling and coaching skating, I started an IT recruiting company. Since the late 90’s, I have been a serial entrepreneur, many times while still working in corporate America. Today, I have one of the top happiness podcasts in the world; I train experts to launch, grow, and monetize their podcasts; I’m the Managing Director for the Los Angeles Tribune Global Podcast Network; and I have a book deal with the Los Angeles Tribune. I quit my corporate job in October of 2023.

Q. What do you think is the most memorable moment in your career?

Recently, I was asked to be a speaker for a close friend’s mastermind group. When she introduced me, she shared how I gave her the opportunity to be interviewed on my podcast, and that propelled her to where she is today. When I started my podcast, I made a promise to myself that the podcast would be a platform to share people’s stories of overcoming challenges in order to inspire my audience that happiness is a choice and the choice is yours. Hearing her tell the story brought tears to my eyes and further validated that I am living my life on purpose, with purpose.

Q. There’s so much buzz about male allies. Conversations, studies, and presentations about mentors and sponsors are almost always about how leaders who are men can help women. Do you think that these narratives are important and necessary?

I have several male mentors, and I do think that men provide a unique perspective because they are wired differently than women. They bring the masculine energy that not all women possess. Having male mentors has significantly helped me learn valuable tools that are needed for success. Having said that, each woman is different, and their needs are going to be different. For example, some women need a woman as a mentor, as they may already possess strong masculine energy, and learning how to tap into their feminine energy is needed.

Q. What does the future hold for your company and its customers? Are exciting things on the way?

We have recently launched an Exclusive Podcast Membership, which has exclusive interviews only found there, mindset training to elevate your thinking, a place to learn how to overcome challenges and cultivate happiness, guided meditations to reduce stress, and find peace and happiness on demand, all for only $7/month. Additionally, the Happiness Solved Book Series, backed by the Los Angeles Tribune, will focus on specific industries, with 20 co-authors in each book. Each book will focus on an industry and offer lessons learned, timeless wisdom, and actionable steps.